About us

The CTE Research and Professional Development Conference (ACTER 2026) is the premiere event showcasing research in CTE, vocational education, and human resources development.

Important Dates

Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Submission deadline

Call For Paper

Full and Abstract Papers
Scholarly Research Posters
Innovative Teaching Posters
Roundtable Sessions
Symposium

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome: Full and Abstract Papers describing high quality scholarly research already completed, Scholarly Research Posters describing high quality scholarly research already completed, Innovative Teaching Posters describing new practices in teaching, Roundtable Sesssions describing works-in-progress, Symposium convening experts around important and timely issues in the field.

Committee

Conference Co-Chairs

Tony Perry

University of North Dakota

Charlene Smith

University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

Executive Commitee

Ryan Anderson

President

Texas State University

Michelle Bartlett

Past-President

Old Dominion University

John Cannon

President-Elect

University of Idaho